ROLE OF ORGANISATIONAL MANAGEMENT IN PERSONNEL MOTIVATION IN THE NIGERIA POLICE: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

The main thrust of this paper is to examine the role of organisational management in the motivation of police officers in Nigeria. The provision of security to safeguard the protection of lives, properties, welfare and right of citizens is the primary responsibility of a responsible government. Thus, the importance of policing to society and to citizens’ perception of the government cannot be overestimated. The study adopts literature review, whereby secondary data have been gathered concerning the subject matter. Hierarchy of needs theory and total quality management (TQM) theory had been adopted in the study. The study found out that there are numerous challenges that hamper and hinder the motivation of the personnel which include; manpower shortage, bribery and corruption, politicization and commercialization of the police, poor public perception, nepotism in leadership appointment and promotions, obsolete information and communications technology (ICT) equipments among others. Therefore, the study recommends that; the Nigeria police should be de-politicized by giving priority to merit and jettisoned nepotism in the appointment and promotion of personnel. There is also the need for adequate provisions should be made to put an enticing reward system in place to motivate personnel to put in their best in discharging their responsibilities.